The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud Paperback Book

Description: The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magicians apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now in a spellbinding new cover look, The Amulet of Samarkand is the first title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. - a global No.1 show on Netflix.When a young magicians apprentice secretly summons an irascible 5,000 year old djinni to do his bidding, neither are prepared for the peril that ensues.Nathaniel is plotting the downfall of his nemesis - a ruthless magician by the name of Simon Lovelace - and tasks Bartimaeus to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from him, in order to exact his revenge.But before long, Nathaniel and Bartimaeus are caught up in a terrifying adventure much bigger than either of them anticipated, involving intrigue, rebellion and murder...Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying series will enthral readers of all ages. Notes The first volume in the brilliant, best-selling Bartimaeus sequence. Back Cover A young magicians apprentice, Nathaniel, secretly summons the irascible 5,000-year-old djinni, Bartimaeus, to do his bidding. Bartimaeus must steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from the master magician Simon Lovelace, and before long Nathaniel and Bartimaeus are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue, rebellion and murder. The Bartimaeus books are published in 35 language and have sold 5 million copies worldwide. The magic continues with: THE GOLEMS EYE PTOLEMYS GATE And look out for: [image of RING OF SOLOMON] There are many delights to savour in this series INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY Set in modern-day London controlled by magicians, this hilarious, bestselling thriller will enthral readers of all ages. Flap Embodying Culture is an ethnographically grounded exploration of pregnancy in two different cultures--Japan and Israel--both of which medicalize pregnancy. Tsipy Ivry focuses on "low-risk" or "normal" pregnancies, using cultural comparison to explore the complex relations among ethnic ideas about procreation, local reproductive politics, medical models of pregnancy care, and local modes of maternal agency. Author Biography Jonathan Stroud was born in Bedford in 1970. After studying English Literature at York University, he moved to London, where he worked as an editor at a publishing firm. He is the author of the best-selling Bartimaeus series; the much-beloved Lockwood & Co. series (now a major Netflix series) as well as The Notorious Scarlett & Browne; Heroes of the Valley; The Last Seige; The Leap and Buried Fire. He lives in Hertfordshire with his family. He has yet to see a ghost, but is keeping his eyes open. Review Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling * Independent *The truly original touch is the way Stroud alternates Nathaniels story with the djinnis own knowing and irascible first-person narrative * Guardian *The narrative slips skilfully from first person to third and back and Bartimaeuss voice is laugh-out-loud sassy, while Nathaniels story has an engaging poignancy as he tries to prove himself in a world in which he has always been despised * The Sunday Times *Not since Gullivers Travels has a childrens writer managed to combine a thrilling tale of magic and adventure with such deliciously pointed comedy * The Times *Terrific stuff * Mail on Sunday * Promotional The first volume in the brilliant Bartimaeus Trilogy; a gripping fantasy centred on the relationship between a magician`s apprentice and a djinni, with humorous undertones of satire. Review Text Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling Review Quote Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling Promotional "Headline" The first volume in the brilliant Bartimaeus Trilogy; a gripping fantasy centred on the relationship between a magicians apprentice and a djinni, with humorous undertones of satire. Details ISBN0552562793 Author Jonathan Stroud Pages 496 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0552562793 ISBN-13 9780552562799 Format Paperback Imprint Corgi Childrens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Series The Bartimaeus Sequence DEWEY 823.914 Publication Date 2010-09-02 UK Release Date 2010-09-02 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2010-09-02 NZ Release Date 2010-09-02 Birth 1930 Affiliation Nottingham Trent University Position Author (Cyclist) Qualifications Ph.D. Audience Age 12-17 Audience Children / Juvenile Alternative 9781407041629 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:33333291;

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